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Motor racing-IndyCar takes to Washington streets for landmark Freedom 250

Motor racing-IndyCar takes to Washington streets for landmark Freedom 250

Aug 20 (Reuters) - IndyCar will race through the heart of the U.S. capital this weekend, bringing open-wheel cars to a temporary circuit around the National Mall in a first-of-its-kind event tied to America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
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Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

Pentagon data shows more than 750 U.S. troops have been wounded during operations against Iran
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IndyCar debuts in DC, but White House and racing go way back | Opinion

IndyCar debuts in DC, but White House and racing go way back | Opinion

Presidents have been going to the races since the nation began. In fact, this love of racing goes back to the nation's first president.
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Canada says trade deal with US is 'very close,' more work needed

Canada says trade deal with US is 'very close,' more work needed

By Promit Mukherjee and David Shepardson OTTAWA/ WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Canada and the United States are "very close" to agreeing a trade deal that could help reduce months of tariffs and counter duties but more work remains to be done, a top Canadian official said on Thursday.
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Washington IndyCar race touted by Trump draws Boeing, Starlink, Delta as new sponsors

Washington IndyCar race touted by Trump draws Boeing, Starlink, Delta as new sponsors

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Several major companies will be sponsoring an IndyCar race for the first time when the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, touted by President Donald Trump, takes place around Washington, D.C., on Sunday.
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The Latest: Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

The Latest: Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

Pentagon data shows more than 750 U.S. troops have been wounded during operations against Iran
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IndyCar race comes to Washington, tracing a city reshaped by Trump

IndyCar race comes to Washington, tracing a city reshaped by Trump

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Map shows the Washington, DC, grand prix route at the National Mall

Map shows the Washington, DC, grand prix route at the National Mall

The 1.7-mile course will set Freedom 250 Grand Prix racers against a backdrop of many DC landmarks.
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Carney and Trump speak again as tariff deadline looms

Carney and Trump speak again as tariff deadline looms

By Promit Mukherjee and Maria Cheng OTTAWA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon, Carney's office said, as Canada tries to hash out a last-minute deal to avert new 50% tariffs from taking effect at midnight.
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Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington’s streets. They seldom stop crime

Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington’s streets. They seldom stop crime

By Brad Heath WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Well past midnight one day this spring, three police officers pulled up to a nightclub where a man was stomping on a young woman lying on the sidewalk. The officers stopped the attack and arrested him, according to a police report.
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Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim this year

Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim this year

By Steve Holland, Jacob Bogage and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, and said the Asian nation held 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons.
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Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump's makeover plans for now

Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump's makeover plans for now

A federal judge has allowed paint tests on a historic building next to the White House to move ahead, granting President Donald Trump a win in his plan to add new coat of white paint to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building